in question
phrase
1
—used to indicate the specific thing that is being discussed or referred to
The painting in question is by Rembrandt.
What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies.
Where were you on the Sunday in question?
2
: in a state of doubt or uncertainty
His suitability for the job is in question.
The results of the study are in question.
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The statement came shortly after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick posted on social media about lifting export controls on Fable, one of the Anthropic models in question.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
In several cases, the scientists noted that effective FDA therapies already exist for many of the conditions in question, like insomnia, psoriasis or eczema.
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Aria Bendix,
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30 June 2026
However, Jaylen Brown’s future with the team remains in question, especially after it was confirmed he would have been included in any trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Celtics and Bucks been able to swing a trade.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Fever and Mercury will face off again on July 9, but Clark's status remains in question due to a lingering back issue.
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Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
In several cases, the scientists noted that effective FDA therapies already exist for many of the conditions in question, like insomnia, psoriasis or eczema.
—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
However, Jaylen Brown’s future with the team remains in question, especially after it was confirmed he would have been included in any trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Celtics and Bucks been able to swing a trade.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Fever and Mercury will face off again on July 9, but Clark's status remains in question due to a lingering back issue.
—
Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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